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3 Welcome To SanTa Fe college CATALOG 1 Statement of Equal Access/Equal Opportunity Santa Fe College is committed to an environment that embraces diversity, respects the rights of all individuals, is open and accessible, and is free of harassment and discrimination based on, but not limited to, ethnicity, race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, veteran status and/or sexual orientation Lela Elmore, Equal Access/Equal Opportunity Coordinator R-Annex, room NW 83rd Street Gainesville, FL lela.elmore@sfcollege.edu (352) This catalog is for information only and does not constitute a contract. The college reserves the right to change, modify or alter without notice all fees, charges, tuition, expenses and costs of any kind and further reserves the right to add or delete without notice any course offering or information in this catalog. Visit for the most up-to-date catalog edition. Where to Find the Information You Need This catalog is a handy reference for information. However, please use our Web site, as your central source of information about Santa Fe College. The Web site s A-Z index will help you navigate easily. For answers to specific questions, go to asksantafe from the home page for live chat or responses. Call (352) for information about admissions and other issues. We encourage you to visit the Welcome and Admissions Center on the Northwest Campus in Building R, room 101 where you can speak with an advisor, take a campus tour, or complete the admissions process. SACS Accreditation Statement Santa Fe College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia or call for questions about the accreditation of Santa Fe College. This catalog is published by SF College Relations and the Division of Academic Affairs and becomes effective July 1, Santa Fe College, Gainesville, Florida

4 2 SANTA FE COLLEGE Table of ConTenTs Official College Notifications - esantafe...10 Where to Find the Information You Need...1 Welcome To santa fe College... 1 Statement of Equal Access/Equal Opportunity...1 Equal Access/Equal Opportunity Coordinator...1 SACS Accreditation Statement...1 PRESIDENT S MESSAGE...4 BOARD OF TRuSTEES...4 ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF OF THE COLLEGE...5 FACuLTY AND PROFESSIONAL STAFF...5 ACADEMIC CALENDAR...6 Fall Spring Summer Campus Maps... 7 about Us Official College Notifications - esantafe...10 Where to Find the Information You Need...10 COLLEGE PROMINENCE...11 Accreditation Status...11 League for Innovation in the Community College...11 National Rankings...11 COLLEGE PHILOSOPHY AND MISSION...11 Statement of Philosophy...11 Statement of Vision, Values and Mission...11 COLLEGE HISTORY...11 COLLEGE ACADEMICS...12 COLLEGE CAMPuS CENTERS...12 Andrews Center...12 Blount Center...12 Davis Center...12 Kirkpatrick Center/Institute of Public Safety...12 Northwest Campus...12 Perry Center for Emerging Technologies...12 Programs Include...13 Watson Center...13 Open Campus (Online Courses)...13 COLLEGE ASSETS FOR THE COMMuNITY...13 COLLEGE FOuNDATION...13 student affairs ADMISSIONS...14 Admissions Office...14 Assessment and Placement...14 Assessment Center...15 Course Loads...15 Deadlines and Transcripts...15 Degree Programs...15 Degree Audit...15 Family and Student Educational Rights (FERPA)...15 Readmittance...15 Registration Procedures...15 Residence Classification...15 Transient and Transfer...16 ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT...16 Associate of Arts Degree Advisement...16 Advising...16 Career and Technical Education Advisement...16 STuDENT LIFE...16 The Friendly Santa Fe Environment...16 Athletics...16 Intramurals...16 Fitness Center...16 Fitness Center...16 Center for Student Leadership and Activities...16 Community Service...16 Leadership Institute...16 Multicultural Student Center...16 Performing Arts Programming...17 Student Government (SG)...17 Student Health Care Center...17 Student Legal Services...17 STuDENT RECORDS AND REGISTRAR S OFFICE...17 Official Withdrawal...17 Petitions for Refunds or Withdrawals...17 Refunds...17 Refund and Adjustment of Fees...17 Refund/Repayment Policy...17 STuDENT RESPONSIBILITIES...17 Academic Responsibilities...17 Computer Access Policy...17 Conduct Code...18 STuDENT AND CAMPuS SERVICES...18 Bookstore...18 Bookstore...18 Career and Job Placement Services...18 Career Resource Center...18 Counseling Center...18 Disabilities Resource Center...18 Displaced Homemaker Program...19 Diversity Office...19 High School Dual Enrollment Program...19 Honor Society (Phi Theta Kappa)...19 International Students...19 Library...19 Library...19 Little School...19 Little School...19 Ombudsman...20 Smoking and Eating...20 Standards of Academic Progress...20 Student Development Instruction...20 Student Support Services...20 TRIO Programs North Central Florida Educational Talent Search upward Bound College Reach-Out Program (CROP)...20 Veterans Services...20 financial Information Official College Notifications - esantafe...21 FINANCIAL AID...21 TuITION AND RELATED FEES...22 Fee Structure Effective Fall 2010 (Lower Division)...22 Non-Credit Post-Secondary Adult Vocational Courses...22 Adult Education Courses...22 Fee Structure Effective Fall 2010 (upper Division)...22 STuDENT FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS...23 Audit Fees...23 Additional College Credit Course Fee...23 College Preparatory Course Fee...23 Credit Card Payment...23 Deferred Fees...23 Fee Waivers...23 Lab Fees...23 Parking and Traffic Regulations...23 Social Security...23 academic affairs ACADEMIC OBJECTIVES AND ATTENDANCE...25 Grade Point Deficit...25 Academic Warning, Probation and Suspension...25 Academic Dismissal...25

5 Earning Credit While Suspended...25 Standards of Academic Progress Summary...25 Returning after Suspension/Dismissal...26 Transferring to Santa Fe With Deficit Grade Points...26 Withdrawals...26 Transient...26 Student Learning Outcomes Statements...26 COLLEGE PREPARATORY PROGRAM...27 Academic Foundations Department...27 Learning Labs...27 College Preparatory Courses...27 Rule 6A (14)...27 English as a Second Language (ESL)...27 English for Academic Purposes (EAP)...27 The ESL (EAP) program...27 COOPERATIVE EDuCATION...28 DEGREE PROGRAMS...28 Associate of Arts Degree...28 Associate of Applied Science Degree...28 Associate of Science Degree...28 Bachelor of Applied Science...28 GRADuATION...28 CATALOG YEAR...29 ExPERIENTIAL LEARNING...29 FLORIDA S STATEWIDE COuRSE NuMBERING SYSTEM (SCNS)...29 General Rule for Course Equivalencies...29 The Course Prefix...30 Authority for Acceptance of Equivalent Courses...30 Exceptions to the General Rule for Equivalency...30 GRADES AND REPORTS...30 ACADEMIC HONORS LIST...31 HONORS PROGRAM...31 INDIVIDuAL STuDY...31 SPECIALIZED GROuP STuDY CATALOG MILITARY SCIENCE...31 Air Force ROTC...31 Army ROTC...31 COLLEGE LEVEL ACADEMIC SKILLS TEST (CLAST) - NEW CLAST ExEMPTION CRITERIA...32 Essay, English Language Skills (ELS), and Reading (Communications)...32 Math (Quantitative)...32 FEE WAIVERS Plus Fee Waivers...32 State Employee Tuition Fee Waivers...32 CREDIT BY ExAMINATION...33 Advanced Placement (AP)...33 Articulation Agreement for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program...33 College Level Examination Program (CLEP)...33 Defense Activity of Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES)...34 Advanced International Certificate of Education Program (AICE)...34 Excelsior College Examinations...34 Department Credit by Examination...34 Procedure for SF Department Credit by Examination...34 Tech Prep Acceleration Credit...34 Programs of study LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES...36 CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDuCATION...40 EDuCATOR PREPARATION INSTITuTE...88 BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE...89 Clinical Laboratory Sciences...89 Health Services Administration...91 Course Descriptions Index CATALOG UPDATES PG. 82 Aviation Management - Associate of Science Pg 81 Professional Pilot Tech 3704 SPC1608 should be 2608 Pg 82 Aviation Mgmt 3705 SPC1608 should be 2608 Pg 86 Fire Science 2701 Total Additional hours should be Pg 47 HSM 3330 MAN 2012 should be MAN2021 Principles of Mgmt. Pg 52 E Business Cert 6540 GEB2350 and OST2823 are not required only 18 hours Pg 90 List A SPC2600 Public Speaking is SPC2608 Pg 92 updated List C HSA3182 Health Care Admin Mgmt is HSA3181

6 4 SANTA FE COLLEGE SF DiSTriCT BOArD OF TrUSTEES WELCOmE TO SAnTA FE COLLEGE. You chose well by deciding to consider Santa Fe. We have consistently been ranked among the top colleges nationally for the number of degrees awarded. The primary reason for our success is your talent and determination. Students choose Santa Fe because we offer courses that you want, those courses are of the highest quality, and all our support services are dedicated to helping you through college to graduation day. We keep good company. Our best partner is the University of Florida. We share numerous programs and activities with UF. These are reasons why Santa Fe sends more students to UF than any other institution. Santa Fe students are successful at UF, and elsewhere, because their talent and determination are matched by our professors. Classes are small so you learn the subject being taught and meet other students. Our professors are dedicated to teaching and see each student you as a unique individual. Santa Fe is a charter member of the prestigious League for Innovation in the Community College, an international association of more than 750 leading institutions. We offer more than 80 career and technical education programs to meet your needs and those of employers today and tomorrow. Education at Santa Fe is rewarding, and enjoyable. I am proud of Santa Fe College. More important to me is that I want you to be proud of the complete college experience you ll receive here and your diploma once you graduate. Sincerely, Winston J. Bradley Robert Hudson G. Thomas Mallini Richard C. Solze, Jr. Glenna F. Brashear Bessie G. Jackson Colonel Arlie McRae Evelyn T. Womack Santa Fe College is governed by a citizen board appointed by the governor. The trustees represent Santa Fe s Alachua-Bradford County service district and ensure that the education and services provided by the college meet the needs of the region, state and county. Jackson N. Sasser President

7 ADminiSTrATivE STAFF OF ThE COLLEGE (as of June 2010) Office of the President President Jackson N. Sasser Provost and Vice President Academic Affairs Ed Bonahue, interim Vice President Administrative Affairs and CFO Ginger Gibson Vice President College Services Guy York Vice President Development Charles Clemons Vice President Student Affairs Portia Taylor Associate Vice President College and Community Relations Bennye Alligood Associate Vice President College Relations Marilyn Tubb Legal Counsel Patti Locascio Assistant to the President Lawrence Keen Office of the Provost and Vice President Academic Affairs Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Ed Bonahue, interim Associate Vice President Academic Affairs Curtis Jefferson Associate Vice President Academic Affairs Dave Yonutas Associate Vice President Institutional Effectiveness, Research and Planning Mike Droll Dean Emerging Technologies Kelly Gridley Dean Educational Centers and Economic Development Paul Hutchins Assistant Vice President Economic Development Dug Jones Assistant Vice President Academic Affairs Kim Kendall Chair, Academic Foundations Carole Windsor Chair, English Susan Miller Chair, Fine Arts Alora Haynes Chair, Humanities and Foreign Languages William Little Chair, Mathematics Steven Grosteffon Chair, Natural Sciences Sture Edvardsson Chair, Sciences for Health Programs Linda Nichols Chair, Social and Behavioral Sciences Doug Diekow Director, Andrews Center Cheryl Canova Director, Blount Center Paul Hutchins Director, Business Technology James Geason Director, Cardiovascular Technology and Sonography Bobbie Konter, interim Director, Construction and Technical Programs Jane Parkin Director, Dental Programs Karen Autrey - uf Director, Health Sciences Counseling Sheila Lucas Director, High School Dual Enrollment Program Linda Lanza-Kaduce Director, Information Technology Education Eugene Jones Director, Institute of Public Safety Daryl Johnston Director, Library Myra Sterrett Director, Little School Karen Bennett Director, Nursing Programs Lois Ellis CATALOG Director, Perry Center for Emerging Technologies Kelly Gridley Director, Radiologic Technology Bobbie Konter Director, Respiratory Care and Surgical Technology Paul Stephan Director, Title III Byron Dyce Director, Watson Center Robert Wolfson Coordinator, Davis Center Jim McMullen Office of the Vice President Administrative Affairs and CFO Vice President Administrative Affairs and CFO Ginger Gibson Comptroller Lee Johnson Associate Vice President Information Technology Services and Chief Information Officer Tim Nesler Associate Vice President Facilities Services Bill Reese Director, Information Technology Services John Chapman Director, Facilities Operations Erik Anderson Director, Facilities Planning and Construction Rebecca Rogers Director, Purchasing and Auxiliary Services David Shlafer Office of the Vice President College Services Vice President College Services Guy York Director of Human Resources Lela Elmore Chief, Santa Fe Police Department Daryl Johnston Coordinator, Safety and Risk Management Charles Griggs Office of the Vice President Development Vice President Development Charles Clemons Associate Vice President Development, Grants and Projects Joan Suchorski Director, Development Services Mike Curry Office of the Vice President Student Affairs Vice President Student Affairs Portia Taylor Associate Vice President Student Affairs Steve Fisher Assistant Vice President Student Affairs John Cowart College Registrar Lynn Sullivan Associate Registrar Michael Hutley Director, Advisement Center Emilia Hodge Director, Financial Aid Maureen McFarlane Director, Student Development Programs Bruce Tucker, acting Director, Office of Diversity Elizabeth O Reggio Director, Student Life Dan Rodkin Athletic Director Jim Keites FACULTy AnD PrOFESSiOnAL STAFF The faculty of Santa Fe College totals more than 668 professors. For the most up-to-date information on SF faculty and professional staff visit 5

8 6 SANTA FE COLLEGE ACADEmiC CALEnDAr FALL 2010 Convocation...Friday...August 20 Fall & fall A classes begin...monday...august 23 Labor Day...Monday...September 6 Fall A classes end...wednesday...october 6 Fall A final exams...friday-monday...october 8 & 11 Fall A grades due...tuesday...october 12 Fall A grades posted...wednesday...october 13 uf Homecoming...Friday...October 15 Fall B classes begin...monday...october 18 Veterans Day...Thursday...November 11 No evening classes (5 p.m.)...wednesday...november 24 Thanksgiving...Thursday-Saturday...November Fall & fall B classes end...friday...december 3 Final exams...monday-thursday...december 6-9 Graduation...Friday...December 10 Grades due...monday...december 13 Grades posted...tuesday...december 14 Winter Holiday...December SPRING 2011 Convocation...Tuesday...January 4 Spring & spring A classes begin...wednesday...january 5 Martin L. King, Jr. Day...Monday...January 17 Spring A classes end...friday...february 18 Spring A final exams...monday-tuesday...february Spring A grades due...thursday...february 24 Spring A grades posted...friday...february 25 Spring B classes begin...monday...february 28 Spring Break...Monday-Saturday...March 7-12 Spring & spring B classes end...friday...april 22 Final exams...monday-thursday...april Graduation...Friday...April 29 Grades due...monday...may 2 Grades posted...tuesday...may 3 SUMMER 2011 Summer & A & D classes begin...monday...may 9 Memorial Day observed...monday...may 30 Summer A classes end...monday...june 20 Summer A final exams...tuesday-wednesday...june Summer A grades due...friday...june 24 Summer A grades posted...monday...june 27 Summer B classes begin...wednesday...june 29 Independence Day...Monday...July 4 Summer D classes end...friday...july 22 Summer D grades due...monday...august 15 Summer D grades posted...tuesday...august 16 Summer & B classes end...wednesday...august 10 Summer & B final exams...thursday-friday...august Summer & B grades due...monday...august 15 Summer & B grades posted...tuesday...august 16

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12 10 SANTA FE COLLEGE about us Official College Notifications - esantafe Santa Fe College (SF) uses esantafe to send official notifications to students. These notifications include, but are not limited to, alerts regarding financial aid, student records, admissions, registration, and academic status. You are responsible for accessing your student records and student notifications via esantafe. As an SF student you are expected to access your esantafe account from SF s home page for important information regarding your student records. You will receive an reminder informing you of any notifications; however, it is strongly advised that you regularly and frequently check your esantafe account and keep your address up to date in Santa Fe s student records system. Failure to do so may cause you to miss critical information that may affect your status at the college. When you log onto esantafe please register with the Emergency Notification System (ENS) so the college can reach you in a crisis. You may list up to five different ways to be contacted in case of emergency: two voice numbers, two addresses, and one text number. Where to Find the Information You Need This catalog is a handy reference for information. However, please use our Web site, as your central source of information about Santa Fe College. The Web site s A-Z index will help you navigate easily. For answers to specific questions, go to asksantafe from the home page for live chat or responses. Call (352) for information about admissions and other issues. We encourage you to visit the Welcome and Admissions Center on the Northwest Campus in Building R, room 101 where you can speak with an advisor, take a campus tour, or complete the admissions process.

13 COLLEGE PrOminEnCE Accreditation Status Santa Fe College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate and Baccalaureate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia or call (404) for questions about the accreditation of Santa Fe College. Santa Fe College has also been approved by the State of Florida Department of Education to offer the Bachelor of Applied Science degrees in Health Sciences Administration and in Clinical Laboratory Science. SF holds membership in the Florida Association of Colleges and universities and the American Association of Community Colleges. League for Innovation in the Community College Santa Fe College is a charter member of the League for Innovation in the Community College and is one of 19 League Board colleges. More than 750 institutions from 11 different countries are League affiliate members. The League, founded in 1968, is an educational consortium that functions specifically to stimulate innovation and experimentation. It is the only organization of its kind in the community college field and has achieved national recognition for the quality of its programs and activities. As a national organization with members in all sections of the country, the League influences community college development throughout North America. To this end, the League is not only committed to programs that contribute to the continuing improvement of member colleges, but also to providing opportunities for other community colleges to participate in its workshops, conferences, projects, and activities. National Rankings In 2009, Santa Fe was ranked fourth in the nation among four-year institutions in the number of associate degrees awarded in liberal arts and twelfth in the nation in number of Associate degrees awarded according to Community College Week s 2009 listing of Associate Degree and Certificate Producers. COLLEGE PhiLOSOPhy AnD mission Statement of Philosophy The philosophy of Santa Fe College is student-centered. Consistent with this philosophy, we value cultural diversity and serve all persons regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, gender, marital status, age or disability. The college believes that preparing students for healthy, productive lives in a democratic society is the chief obligation of the public educational system. Therefore, we seek to enable changes in individuals that allow them to live richer, more rewarding, and more useful lives. We further believe that educated people should be guided in their behavior by decency and civility; accordingly, we prize honesty, integrity, and social responsibility among both our staff and students. The college aspires to transmit these values as well as foster in students the critical thinking and problem-solving skills, global perspective, and creativity necessary to make educated and ethical decisions in all aspects of their lives. Statement of Vision, Values and Mission CATALOG Mission/Vision In keeping with our values and goals, Santa Fe College, a comprehensive public institution of higher education serving North Central Florida and beyond, adds value to the lives of our students and enriches our community through excellence in teaching and learning, innovative educational programs and student services, and community leadership and service. Values Santa Fe College is a dynamic, innovative learning community committed to: Academic excellence, academic freedom, and intellectual pursuit Individual and social responsibility Honesty, integrity, and civility Collaboration with our community Open access Lifelong learning Assessment, accountability, and improvement Sustainable use of environmental, social, and economic resources COLLEGE history Santa Fe College was established by the state government in 1965 to offer wide access to quality higher education. Since then, SF has established programs and services that enable the college to carry out its mission of educational opportunity, responsiveness to the community, economic development and innovation in the public interest. The philosophy of the college during those years has been, and continues to be, one of student centeredness. Enrollment has grown rapidly. Fewer than 1,000 students enrolled when classes were first offered in September Today, more than 17,000 students take credit classes and 12,000 more take non-credit classes. Credit classes are given at the Northwest Campus, Andrews Center in Starke, Blount Center in downtown Gainesville, Davis Center in Archer, Perry Center for Emerging Technologies in Alachua, and Watson Center in Keystone Heights. The college has expanded education programs by increasing the number of classes offered by electronic means such as the Internet and live broadcasts to the SF centers. More than 3,000 students take Internet classes through the Open Campus. 11

14 12 SANTA FE COLLEGE Formerly named Santa Fe Community College, Santa Fe College was authorized by the state of Florida in 2009 to offer baccalaureate degrees that meet demand for specific skills needed in the economy. At that time the college changed its name. SF has had only four presidents. Dr. Joseph W. Fordyce was president from 1965 to 1971, when he was succeeded by Alan J. Robertson. Dr. Larry W. Tyree was named president in 1990 and was succeeded on Jan. 1, 2002 by Dr. Jackson N. Sasser. COLLEGE ACADEmiCS The college s educational offerings are primarily the Associate of Arts (A.A.), Associate of Science (A.S.), Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.), and Continuing and Community Education programs. The Associate of Arts program consists generally of liberal arts courses. Many students in this program intend to transfer to four-year colleges or universities. SF sends more students to the university of Florida than does any other institution. Many former SF students go to other four-year schools, public and private, in and out of state. Santa Fe now offers Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) degree programs in Clinical Laboratory Science and Health Services Administration. In , the college will offer a B.A.S. degree in Early Childhood Education. Additional B.A.S. degrees will follow in the future, as specific needs are identified. Career and Technical Education consists generally of A.S., A.A.S. and certificate programs that prepare students for successful entry into a career, although some programs are transferable to universities. Surveys show that more than 90 percent of students in these programs either enter a career or proceed to further higher education. Continuing Education programs assist professionals looking to advance or change their careers with recertification, additional training or special course work. Community Education offers non-credit leisure courses for personal growth. More than 9,000 area residents participate in Community Education courses each year. Academic life is highlighted by the Honors Program, Phi Theta Kappa, SF-uF Foreign Languages Institute, Research in undergraduate Education Festival, a speech and debate team, a Brain Bowl, and several international Study Abroad programs. COLLEGE CAmPUS CEnTErS Santa Fe offers a variety of educational options through its seven different campus sites conveniently located throughout Alachua and Bradford counties. Andrews Center Santa Fe s Andrews Center in Starke provides the citizens of Bradford and nearby counties an opportunity to gain a college education close to home. Classrooms are housed in the historic Starke courthouse and two additional educational buildings. The center provides a dual enrollment program for Bradford County High School students to earn college credit while still in high school, allowing them to jump-start their college education. The Andrews Center also houses continuing and community education classes, the Eugene L. Matthews Historical Museum, and a performance venue that provides enhanced educational and cultural opportunities for all citizens of Bradford and nearby counties. The center is an integral part of Starke s downtown redevelopment and restoration. Blount Center Santa Fe s Blount Center is in the heart of downtown Gainesville, convenient to both the east and west sides of the city. Day and night courses allow students to take a class during lunch break or after work, including prerequisites for Santa Fe s health sciences programs or classes for a university of Florida requirement. The Blount Center serves as an outreach and educational facility for citizens in central Gainesville; delivers training programs for business, industry, and employees of city and county government; and provides free meeting rooms for civic, business and professional groups and underserved populations. Adjacent to the Blount Center is SF s Center for Innovation and Economic Development (CIED). The college is dedicated to regional economic development. The CIED custom designs short, long and elearning online courses for professionals, businesses, industries and governments, and offers incubator services that enable new businesses to establish themselves. Davis Center Santa Fe s Davis Center provides a gateway to college nearby for the residents of Archer and the southwestern part of Alachua County. The educational building includes general classrooms, a computer lab, ITV classroom, offices, and a community/common meeting room. Students receive help with admission, registration, testing, advisement and financial aid applications. In addition to college classes the Davis Center offers high school dual enrollment and community education. Kirkpatrick Center/Institute of Public Safety Santa Fe s Institute of Public Safety (IPS) is located at the Kirkpatrick Center in northeast Gainesville. IPS houses the Police/Corrections Academy and the Criminal Justice Selection Center. IPS provides advanced and specialized law enforcement and corrections courses, emergency medical services training, fire science training, and an aviation program. Courses at the institute vary and may lead to employment upon completion, certification and professional advancement, or two-year degrees. Northwest Campus The main SF campus is located in northwest Gainesville adjacent to I-75. The campus is home to Admissions, Administration and Financial Aid offices, as well as academic, student and athletic centers. New additions to the NW Campus include the Perry Construction Institute, a LEEDs (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) building; a university of Florida/Santa Fe College Learning Center for online education; and the Fine Arts Hall, a state-of-the-art performance and educational center which opens in early Students seeking bachelor s degrees from the university of Florida and other institutions can take classes on the SF campus, at the new uf-sf Learning Center or in other areas of campus. Perry Center for Emerging Technologies If you are looking for a direct pipeline into the rapidly expanding world of laboratory science, Santa Fe College s Perry Center for Emerging Technologies is your entry way. This brand new center in Alachua is focused on giving students hands-on experience in a state-of-the-art laboratory environment.

15 Programs Include Biotechnology Laboratory Technology Biomedical Engineering Technology Clinical Laboratory Science An expanding General Education curriculum If you already have the education but never received the practical laboratory experience, or are just getting started in your education, Santa Fe s Perry Center is a convenient choice. Watson Center Santa Fe College s Watson Center in Keystone Heights offers all of the classes needed to earn an associate s degree without ever stepping off campus. If attending a four-year university is your goal, the Watson Center has the resources to prepare you to transfer as a junior into several different programs. Having many of the county s public services on campus means convenience few other schools can offer. If your interest lies in the sciences, the Watson Center has a state-of-the-art organic chemistry lab. As the campus includes a native Florida sand hill ecosystem, you can study the world both in the lab and in the natural environment without leaving the beautiful 43-acre campus. The Watson Center weather station serves as a data provider for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). College Preparatory classes in reading, writing and math General Education classes required for associate of arts and associate of science degrees Day and night classes Community and Continuing Education classes Open Campus (Online Courses) Santa Fe s online classes in Open Campus enable students to continue their education while still managing a job, family, or other classes. The academic calendar is the same as for traditionally delivered classes, but you can set your daily work schedule by connecting to course materials and activities when it is convenient. Santa Fe students can pursue two bachelor s degree programs totally online: the B.A.S. in Health Services Administration, and the B.S. in Business Administration from the university of Florida. Santa Fe also has opened a new virtual learning center, the Gator Den, in partnership with the university of Florida to provide counseling and support for SF and uf students who are pursuing studies online. Nearly 3,000 SF students are currently enrolled in Open Campus course work. COLLEGE ASSETS FOr ThE COmmUniTy SF offers many cultural activities to enrich the community s quality of life. The Santa Fe Gallery, located on the Northwest Campus, features local and contemporary artists. Concerts, plays and dance performances offer students experience in the performing arts and enrich the cultural life of the community. The Dance Theatre of Santa Fe and Theatre Santa Fe hold numerous performances annually both on campus and at the Phillips Center, serving both the college and the public. Music Santa Fe sponsors workshops and performances in diverse musical traditions. SF s annual Spring Arts Festival attracts 130,000 visitors to Gainesville and is one of the community s largest economic events. Santa Fe s Bradford Fest is a leading community event in Bradford County CATALOG The Northwest Campus Circle of Science presents a variety of sciences to the college and community. The Kika Silva Pla Planetarium features two state-of-the-art planetarium projectors. In the Jean Klein Rock Cycle Garden is a series of large boulders arranged in geological order with interpretative placards along a circular, park-like walkway. A geological atrium in Building x houses rocks, fossils and other exhibits. Nearby is the SF North Woods nature preserve with a self-guided trail. Santa Fe s Teaching Zoo is the only nationally accredited zoo on a college campus and attracts 40,000 visitors per year. The college offers to students and researchers its Geological Studies Field Station, a large network of caverns near Newberry in rural Alachua County. COLLEGE FOUnDATiOn The Santa Fe College Foundation, Inc. is a not-for-profit corporation organized under Florida law and is a direct support organization of Santa Fe College. Its purpose is to receive private gifts, bequests and donations, and to account for, manage and help appreciate monies and property submitted to the Foundation. Such donations are tax deductible within IRS guidelines. Funds from the Foundation are distributed to benefit and advance the college and for the encouragement and subsidization of students and faculty of SF. In 2009, $457,311 was provided in scholarships to Santa Fe students and $1,545,831 was provided in other direct support to the college. The Foundation Board of Directors is composed of individuals from Alachua and Bradford counties who represent positive leadership and community influence and who have expressed an interest in using their influence to benefit the college through the Foundation. Gifts to the Foundation may be made in any one of several ways and can usually be arranged to achieve maximum tax benefits for the donor and still provide generous support to education. Contributions may be made by gifts of cash, real or personal property, securities, by provision of a will, by gifts of insurance policies, or by the establishment of trusts. Gifts may be awarded for specific purposes or given without restrictions regarding their use. 13

16 14 SANTA FE COLLEGE STudenT affairs ADmiSSiOnS Please contact the Office of Admissions for information regarding admission to the college, deadline dates for submission of applications, and all forms necessary for admission to the college. Write Santa Fe College, 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, Florida 32606; visit our Web site at edu; visit our office on the Northwest Campus in Building R, room 101 or call (352) or Admissions Office The Office of Admissions is where staff can help students with questions or concerns about getting started, admissions advisement, preliminary academic advisement, new student orientation, the difference between types of degree programs, and campus tours. Students can also apply for admission or pick up and submit required forms at the Office of Admissions. In addition to these services, the Office of Admissions manages asksantafe, your online source for information. Feel free to submit your questions to asksantafe for a quick and efficient online response or to chat online with an admissions representative. For a helpful checklist of the steps involved in the admissions process, please visit our Web site at Assessment and Placement The placement testing requirement is intended to provide the college with an indication of a student s abilities in terms of communication and computation at the college level. For information on admissions qualifications and required testing using the Florida College Entry Level Placement Test (CPT) please consult our Web site at Students whose placement test scores are below college level will enroll in College Preparatory courses. These courses will earn credits, but will not be counted toward meeting the required or elective credits necessary for the Associate of Science, Associate of Applied Science or Associate of Arts degree. Students who present scores on the SAT or E-ACT that meet or exceed college level placement scores may be exempted from taking the Florida College Entry Level Placement Test (CPT), provided the scores are less than two years old. ALL first-time-in-college (freshman) A.A.-degree seeking students who are exempted from taking the CPT based on their ACT or SAT scores will be required to take the College Level Math (CLM) portion of the CPT to determine proper mathematics placement. Students who score below the designated state cut-scores are required to develop college level skills and are encouraged to do so before they enroll in college level courses. Students whose native language is not English may have additional testing requirements.

17 Assessment Center Monday-Thursday 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Location G-25 (NW Campus) A picture ID is required (driver s license, military ID, passport). Exempted from this testing requirement are the following: A. All students who have earned an Associate of Arts degree or higher from an accredited institution in the united States B. All students intending to enroll in vocational courses only, special programs and seminars, or any of the unrestricted courses and programs in any term s registration schedule C. All transfer or readmission students who have satisfactorily completed College Composition (ENC 1101) or equivalent and Intermediate Algebra (MAT1033) or College Algebra (MAC1105) or equivalent with a C or better. Course Loads A full-time student for fall, spring, and summer terms is one who enrolls in 12 or more semester hours or any combination of 12 or more hours in the full or mini sessions within the individual term. Credit hours for courses audited are counted toward a full load. Students may not register for more than 19 semester hours in any term at SF except with special permission. Students seeking permission to enroll in more than 19 semester hours must see the associate vice president of Academic Affairs or a designee in room 253 of the Robertson Administration Building on the Northwest Campus. Deadlines and Transcripts SF requires final, official transcripts from all entering students as a part of the application for admission. Transcripts should be on file with the Office of Records and Admissions prior to registration. The deadline for applying to the college, with all supporting documents for any given term, is the last day of late registration. For this and other official college dates, check the calendar online at contact the Office of Admissions, or query asksantafe. This date is subject to change without notice. Please refer to the Admissions Web site at for updated information regarding admissions deadlines. All students are strongly encouraged to apply early and complete all registration procedures before the first day of class. Degree Programs Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree programs are for students who wish to transfer to a four-year college or university upon graduation. This degree is composed of 36 credit hours of General Education and 24 credit hours of electives that are usually comprised of the preprofessional courses required for entrance to a particular major. At least 60 credit hours in courses designated with a P (Parallel) must be successfully completed in order to graduate with an A.A. degree. Associate of Science (A.S.) and Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree programs are designed for entry into employment after completion of the two-year degree. They include credit hours of General Education courses and approximately 42 credit hours specific to the degree that is being earned. Technical Certificate programs are designed to meet the occupational needs of the community by preparing students for employment. These programs of instruction do not require 60 credit hours of college level courses. Santa Fe College now offers the Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) degree programs in Clinical Laboratory Science and CATALOG Health Services Administration. These programs provide degree completion opportunities for students from a variety of educational backgrounds, but primarily those with Associate of Science degrees or the equivalent. SF will offer a B.A.S. degree in Early Childhood Education in For information on these and other B.A.S. degrees, please see our Web site at Degree Audit All currently enrolled and readmit students must access their degree audit for degree requirements, graduation status, grades, GPA and university admission requirements prior to registration. Degree audits are available online via esantafe. Log in to esantafe, click on View Degree Audit, and select Degree Audit Detail. If you have questions about your degree requirements, please meet with an academic advisor prior to registration. Family and Student Educational Rights (FERPA) In accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and Florida Statutes (Privacy Rights of Parents and Students), the college has identified as directory information a student s name, local address, telephone number, date of birth, major field of study, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, degrees and awards received, and the most recent previous educational agency or institution attended by the student. This information is available to the public. Other information about students can be released only when a written authorization, signed by the student, is presented to the college. Any student who does not want this directory information released must file a directory information exclusion request with the Office of Records (Building R, room 112). Parents or guardians desiring access to the records of a student who is their dependent should ask the student to grant permission in writing to the college. Without written permission from the student, the parents or guardians must certify in writing to the Office of Records that the student is economically dependent upon them as defined by Section 152 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, and must document this dependency by providing a copy of the previous year s income tax return. Readmittance Students who have previously attended Santa Fe College may readmit online through esantafe. There is no fee to readmit. Registration Procedures Entering students must schedule an orientation session online at esantafe or complete the online orientation prior to meeting with an advisor and registering for their first term. You can access your application status on esantafe by clicking the My Info/Status link. Registration appointments for current students will be posted on esantafe 10 business days prior to the start of registration. Residence Classification For the purpose of assessing matriculation and tuition fees, a student shall be classified as a resident or non-resident based upon Florida Statute A complete copy of the state statute is available on our Web site at edu. Please contact the Office of Admissions if you have questions about your initial residency classification or the Office of Records if you would like to petition to reclassify your residency status. 15

18 16 SANTA FE COLLEGE Transient and Transfer Transient and transfer students who want to attend Santa Fe should consult the Web site at for information on requirements and deadlines. ACADEmiC ADviSEmEnT Associate of Arts Degree Advisement The Advisement Center acts as an information and referral center with timely and accurate information for students regarding admissions advisement and Associate of Arts degree graduation requirements. Advisors help you, as an A.A. student, to plan your program of study for transfer to a four-year university. All new students must attend orientation, either on campus or online, prior to meeting with an academic advisor. As a current or returning student you are required to view your degree audit via esantafe or meet with an advisor for proper course selection prior to registration. Advising Monday-Thursday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Friday 1-4:30 p.m. Location R-201 (NW Campus) Phone (352) Students may make an appointment or be seen on a walk-in basis. Advisors are also available at the Blount, Andrews, Watson and Davis centers. If you plan to transfer to one of Florida s state universities, the Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree is the transferable degree. The A.A. degree contains the General Education portion (lower division) of the baccalaureate (B.A.) degree. Career and Technical Education Advisement Students interested in any of the Career and Technical Education programs, which have selective admission requirements, are urged to contact the appropriate program advisor as early as possible. Admission to the college does not guarantee entry into any program that has selective admission requirements. Career and Technical Education programs offered at the college are listed on page 40. High school graduation or a high school equivalency certificate (GED) issued by a state board of education is required of all applicants seeking admission to college credit programs and courses at SF. For information on admissions, please visit our Web site at STUDEnT LiFE The Friendly Santa Fe Environment You will find Santa Fe to be a college that gives individual advice, support, encouragement and direction. We recognize that you are a unique person and we will provide any assistance we can to give you a one-of-a-kind college experience. Engaging each student in campus life so that your time here can be remembered as one of growth and friendship is a priority. There are many opportunities for recreation and active involvement in the events that determine the future of your college. You can feel welcome here and we encourage you to explore the many opportunities that Santa Fe has to offer. We will endeavor to make you feel at home every day you are here. Athletics Santa Fe College fields four intercollegiate athletic teams. Additionally, there are opportunities for student involvement in a variety of intramural sports as well as an on-campus fitness center. SF offers intercollegiate athletics for men (basketball and baseball) and women (basketball and fastpitch softball). NJCAA and FCCAA institutional memberships provide a high level of competition for those students wishing to participate. For more information, contact the SF Athletics Department at (352) or visit Intramurals The SF Intramural Program offers organized flag football, basketball, soccer, golf and volleyball leagues. In addition, yoga classes are offered two afternoons a week from 5-6:30 p.m. Weightlifting contests are held in both the fall and spring terms. For more information contact the Intramurals Office at (352) or visit Fitness Center The Fitness Center is open to current SF students, faculty, and staff. It features a wide variety of aerobic equipment, free weights, and Cybex selectorized resistance machines. Fitness Center Monday-Thursday from 6:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday from 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. For more information call (352) , stop by room 33 in the gym, or visit Center for Student Leadership and Activities The Center for Student Leadership and Activities is committed to creating and supporting opportunities for student involvement in campus and community activities. Components of the center include student government, student organizations, and the recreation room. Several student life functions are housed within the center, including Student Legal Services, the Leadership Institute, the Multicultural Student Center, the Office of Community Service, and the Student Health Care Center. For more information, stop by the Student Services Center in Building S or visit our Web site at Community Service Community service, civic engagement, and volunteerism are supported through the Office of Community Service. The office connects individual students and entire classes with service opportunities through local non-profit agencies. For more information about service opportunities call (352) , or visit the Web site at Leadership Institute The Leadership Institute educates students about leadership theory, principles and applications through seminars, workshops, and classes for academic credit. Through involvement in leadership training, you have the opportunity to develop your personal capacity for leadership while gaining skills necessary for success in today s global community. Multicultural Student Center The Multicultural Student Center provides services to international and multicultural students enrolled at Santa Fe College. These include academic advisement, study skills, the career decision-making process, and cultural adjustment. Academic,

19 social and cultural activities are planned to help you, as an international and multicultural student, to adjust to college life in Gainesville. For more information about the center call (352) or visit Building S, room 137. Performing Arts Programming Student Life provides financial support for programming in the performing arts. Santa Fe College has active student organizations for dance, theatre, music, visual arts, digital arts, film and video, and graphic design. Performances, festivals, concerts and shows fill the calendar of events each term. In 2011, Santa Fe will open a new Fine Arts Hall, a state-of-the-art performance and educational center on the Northwest Campus. Student Government (SG) Student government is the representative body for students at Santa Fe College. It provides students a voice to the college administration through active participation in institutional decision making. SG is comprised of three branches: an executive board, a student senate, and student government programming. About 200 students participate in SG each term. For more information on SG, stop by Building S, room 147 or visit Student Health Care Center The Student Health Care Center is a collaborative venture between Santa Fe College and the university of Florida to help meet the educational and medical needs of Santa Fe students. The center is active in promoting a wellness lifestyle that encompasses an individual s physical, emotional, environmental, social and spiritual health. Services are available to SF students only. Walk-ins are welcome. For information on the specific services available, appointments and hours of service, stop by Building S, room 120 or visit the Web site at Student Legal Services Student Legal Services provides legal advice in a variety of areas to help Santa Fe College students better manage the life issues that often interfere with their ability to meet academic and personal goals. The service is provided in collaboration with Three Rivers Legal Services and is free to SF students. Call (352) or visit STUDEnT records AnD registrar S OFFiCE Official Withdrawal A student may officially withdraw from one course or from the college prior to the late withdrawal deadline. For information on this process, please visit Petitions for Refunds or Withdrawals The college Petitions Committee reviews student petitions to adjust records and makes recommendations to the college registrar for approval or denial. The committee is composed of SF faculty and staff. Students may petition through the committee to drop a course with a full refund or to withdraw from a course after the published withdrawal date. Refunds A student who withdraws from the college for one or more courses during the first five instructional days of fall, spring or summer full terms, or during the first three instructional days of A or B sessions, may receive a full refund of fees paid for the course work officially discontinued. The official deadlines for fee CATALOG refunds are on the last official day of drop/add. These refunds are automatically processed without action by students. Refund checks will be processed and distributed as soon as possible; a fair expectation for their receipt would be about two to four weeks after the deadline. Refund and Adjustment of Fees Students who wish to withdraw from the college or who seek refunds of fees paid may do so via esantafe or at the SF Records Office, Building R, room 101. Refund/Repayment Policy As a result of the Higher Education Act of 1998, a student who completely withdraws may be required to repay a percentage of Title IV Federal Financial Aid funds received. For specific information about the refund/repayment policy, please visit the Financial Aid Web site at or call a financial aid specialist at (352) STUDEnT responsibilities Academic Responsibilities As a student you are ultimately responsible for knowing and fulfilling all graduation requirements as well as preprofessional requirements for your major/program of study. In order to meet that goal, you are responsible for: attending orientation to receive advisement prior to your first term of enrollment; meeting with an advisor on a regular basis about graduation requirements and understanding admission requirements for your major; reviewing the degree audit to ensure you understand the remaining degree requirements; seeking advisement when in academic difficulty; maintaining your own personal academic records, including the catalog of your year of admission to Santa Fe, transcripts, degree audits, evaluation of transfer work, and notes from previous advising sessions. If you are at any time uncertain or confused about academic requirements or your progress toward a degree, please meet with an advisor as soon as possible. Check our Web site at for the following information: General Education requirements preprofessional courses (courses) required by your university major) SuS foreign language requirement university links event board degree audit Computer Access Policy Santa Fe College expects and requires that all students acquire access to the computer hardware and software necessary for their programs. The cost of meeting this requirement varies from student to student, but may include purchase or lease of a computer and/or printer, Internet access fees, software purchases, and cost of maintenance and supplies. Costs of meeting this requirement will be included in financial aid considerations. No student will be denied access to Santa Fe College because of an inability to purchase or lease a computer, and accordingly, 17

20 18 SANTA FE COLLEGE the college offers access to computers through its computer labs and the library. For information on the recommended computer and software, please go to our Web site at Conduct Code Students enrolled at Santa Fe College are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that will reflect favorably on the college, the community and themselves. Become familiar with the Student Conduct Code and abide by it. If found guilty of violating the Student Conduct Code, a student may be subject to one or more penalties as described in the Student Conduct Code, in accordance with procedures adopted by the college s president for handling student disciplinary cases. The Student Conduct Code can be found at edu. A copy of the Student Conduct Code may be obtained from the vice president for Student Affairs office in Building R, room 211. STUDEnT AnD CAmPUS SErviCES At Santa Fe College, your educational experience includes many student services that help you enter college, succeed while you are here, and fulfill your plans for life after graduation. We know students want to do well in their studies so Santa Fe makes it easy to get connected with: Tutors Small study groups The library Computer labs Academic advisors We also know that succeeding academically means maintaining a positive environment outside of the classroom. Santa Fe provides resources that are designed to keep you healthy in body and mind so getting to class can remain a priority. Some of these resources include: Fitness center Counselors (academic, mental, and multicultural) Student Health Care Center Student Legal Services But college is more than studies it is meeting new friends, experiencing new opportunities, and seeing the world in a new way. Santa Fe offers special events providing opportunities to explore new cultures, religions, service opportunities, and leadership roles. There are over 50 student organizations that include academic, athletic, cultural, fine arts, political, religious, service, and social opportunities for involvement with peers. The student-centered learning environment at SF is sustained by a network of counselors, advisors and helpful programs. Academic support programs offer tutoring and personal attention to help if students have difficulty in a subject. The college offers the Little School, an on-campus child care center. Veterans are honored with active ROTC programs and the SF Veterans Affairs office that serves students at SF and the university of Florida. Campus life is rounded out with a student government, student clubs, activities and intramural athletics. The college competes intercollegiately in women s fastpitch softball, men s baseball, and men s and women s basketball. Santa Fe Saints are defending League champions. In 2009, the Saints baseball team was national runner-up among two-year colleges in the JuCO world series. Bookstore The Santa Fe College Bookstore carries new and used textbooks, school supplies, SF logo clothing, gift items, reference books and convenience items. Bookstore Fall and spring terms Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Summer term Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Extended hours are available for the first days of each term. Career and Job Placement Services Santa Fe provides career and job placement services for students and graduates. We offer counseling and instruction regarding career opportunities, résumé and interview preparation, conducting effective job searches, and employability skills development. We will assist students in obtaining part-time or full-time employment. Job opportunities are posted on a bulletin board located on the second floor of Building S. Referral information for these job listings is accessible from the computer terminals located in the Office of Student Development Programs, Building S, room 254. Internet access for career opportunities and information is also available. Career and Job Placement sponsors two major job fairs each year, one in the fall and another in the spring, and virtual job fairs are held quarterly. For the latest information, visit the Career and Job Placement Web page at Career Resource Center The Santa Fe Career Resource Center maintains informational resources to assist students in choosing career goals, majors, colleges, and life directions, and to learn the steps that lead toward those goals. The center offers computerized assessments of a person s interests, values, personality and other relevant factors. The Career Resource Center is open to community members as well as Santa Fe students, faculty and staff. The CRC is located in Building I, room 40 in the Office of Student Development Programs. Counseling Center The Counseling Center provides career, academic, and personal counseling as well as crisis intervention. Academic and career counselors aid you in selecting majors and career goals and developing the personal and academic skills helpful in achieving these goals. Personal counselors help you to recognize and manage personal issues and life circumstance that may hinder as well those that may aid your academic progress. Counselors help you to identify college and community resources that may be helpful. The Counseling Center offers over 50 workshops yearly in addition to events such as Safe Spring Break, Alcohol Awareness and Counseling Awareness. For more information, visit our Web site at stop by the center in Building S, room 254, or call (352) Disabilities Resource Center Students with disabilities are welcomed into the complete process of learning at Santa Fe College. Students who are disabled and wish reasonable accommodation must register with the Disabilities Resource Center (DRC) in Building S, room 229; phone (352) (voice/ TDD). You must provide documentation diagnosing the disability and indicating its impact on daily life functions. The DRC works with each individual student